Know what you can do if your job has been impacted by the coronavirus
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:27 am
10 News - 3/19/2020 - Lindsey Kennett - As businesses and restaurants shut down because of the coronavirus, the unemployment rate across the country and in Virginia is spiking. Now, it’s easier for people to apply for and receive unemployment benefits. The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is waiving the one-week waiting period to ensure workers can receive benefits as soon as possible. It’s also easier to qualify for unemployment for workers who have to self-quarantine and aren’t getting paid sick or medical leave, as well as people who have to stay home to take care of a sick family member. Read more @ https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/03 ... ronavirus/